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How do you get your two-year-old to take medicine?

tifvolleytifvolley member
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We recently had to put DS back on his reflux meds and getting him to take them is a nightmare.  I usually have to hold him down, squirt it down his throat, and hope he swallows some in the process.  I have tried letting him give it to himself, showing him how his sister takes her meds, and give him a couple of m&m's to get rid of the nasty taste.  I can't mix it with milk or food.

DH and I are actually in an argument over this right now.  He had to give DS his meds when I was at work last night and told me he spanked DS when he spit them out.  I think it was totally uncalled for and only makes things worse.  I don't blame DS for not wanting to take the nasty stuff and am trying to make the whole process as pleasant as possible.  

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Re: How do you get your two-year-old to take medicine?

  • tifvolleytifvolley member
    Sorry for the redundant post.  Obviously, I should have read below.
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  • shiloh17shiloh17
    I posted below about the same thing with my 4 yr old! However, my 2 yr old takes meds fine if I sneak attack him. Lol. I fill the syringe, and when he is watching tv, I sneak up behind him and sort of put one hand under his chin, and put the syringe in yhe back corner of his mouth and squirt. He usually is in shock, and swallows. After, he starts to fuss, but I tell him its done and how wonderful he did. Then I reward him w gummy snacks. The element of suprise works great on him. My 4yr old-- giving meds is nothing short of WW3!!!!
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  • cnybride2becnybride2be
    a wise nestie on here told me to squirt the dropper towards the back side of the mouth and blow in their face. (this I did when they were babies) but  at 2 years old this still worked like a charm.  at 4, maybe but i'd have to kind move fast/catch him of guard.
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  • tifvolleytifvolley member

    I did the sneak attack yesterday and he choked and ended up throwing up.  I felt awful!  It doesn't help that I have to give him two tablespoons of the stuff, not easy to get him to choke down.

    Hope things get easier with giving meds to your 4-year-old!

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  • KoriBrettKoriBrett
    I've been known to mix things with yogurt, milk, smoothies, applesauce - anything to get it down. ?
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  • JCS2007JCS2007
    I think I read mixing it with chocolate syrup as a suggestion somewhere?
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  • bebemamabebemama member
    My older son does much better with a medicine spoon, or even a cup.  He can hold it and just take sips from it until it is gone.  He gets pretty offended when I just sneak attack squirt something into his mouth.  I will also mix with something he likes if the flavor is gross, sometimes oj, sometimes yogurt.  It is much better to give them some control on the issue.
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  • hmckeownhmckeown

    What type of medicine is he on for Reflux? We have used Prevacid solutabs for a long time with Reid. When he was much younger he had a hard time dissolving the tablet under his tounge so we mixedit with a small amount of juice. Since the age of 2.5 or so, he just dissolves the tablet under his tongue.

    Maybe you could switch to a medicine like that, it isn't bitter and doesn't cause much of a fight.

     

    Good Luck! Heather

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